Bill · H.Res. 16· House(119-HRES-16)

Recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide.

Age: 77 years

Tennessee

Introduced: 1/6/2025
Last activity: 1/6/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by: Steve Cohen
Cosponsors: - 15 - 3

International Affairs

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution officially recognizes the actions of the Russian Federation in Ukraine as a genocide. It states that Russia's brutal war includes extensive and systematic atrocities against the Ukrainian people. The text highlights evidence that meets the criteria of the Genocide Convention, such as mass killings, causing serious harm, and forcibly transferring children. It points out that Russian political leadership has shown state-level intent through statements denying Ukrainian sovereignty. Finally, the House of Representatives resolves to condemn Russia, support allies in preventing further acts of genocide, and back international investigations to hold Russian leaders and military personnel accountable.

Yes· 3 of 6

Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The resolution calls for increased cooperation between the U.S., NATO, and the European Union to support Ukraine.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+1
The resolution addresses systematic atrocities against the Ukrainian national group.
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?+1
The resolution supports international investigations to hold perpetrators accountable for genocide and war crimes.